Chapter 2655 True and False Reasons


    『Meet Brother Kong! 』


    Brother Kong’s character is like the bright moon in the sky! 』


    Brother Kong! A role model for our generation! 』


    …


    ?Every morning, outside the Xu County Prison, there are always some people shouting crazily.


    The sound is very loud, but these people will never exceed the cordon.


    ??There is not even a door directly facing the prison.


    Just shouting outside the courtyard wall closest to where Kong Rong was imprisoned.


    At the beginning, the jailers chased them away several times, but then they were too lazy to move. Anyway, these people would disperse on their own after shouting for half an hour, so why bother?


    Besides, these people are unarmed. They just shouted a few words and made some noise. If they really want to be arrested, what charges will they be charged with?


    New version of posture crime?


    Not to mention that there has not yet been an edict to kill Kong Rong. Even if there is an edict, when they are taken to the execution ground, people will often shout at the prisoners on both sides of the road, saying something like "Brother, please take a step ahead!" Or maybe "Stand up straighter", "Be more agile", "Eighteen years later", etc. Is it possible to capture those fun-loving souls as well?


    ?These people may not all have any friendship with Kong Rong, and some people have even never met Kong Rong. They just think this matter is interesting, and they are idle when they are idle. Those who watch the excitement do not mind that it is a big deal.


    As for why this happened, it was unclear whether their actions had changed life or death later on. They just laughed, like innocent and ignorant children.


    "Prime Minister..." Lu Hong prostrated himself under Cao Cao, "This is the list of people who have complained for Kong Wenju outside the prison in recent days!" Prime Minister, do we need to arrest these people as well? Check whether there is collusion or conspiracy? 』


    ??Cao Cao glanced at the roster and then at Lu Hong, "Do you think these people will plot rebellion?" 』


    ?Lu Hong lowered his head and said, "It makes no sense." 』


    "snort. ” Cao Cao threw the book down casually, “Are you trying to destroy a great cause? 』


    ?Lu Hong quickly kowtowed, "I don''t dare!" Please forgive me, Prime Minister! 』


    ‘Be serious! ” Cao Cao frowned, “Get down!” 』


    ?Lu Hong stuck his **** out, retreated, and went down.


    Okay, I''m on the horse''s lap.


    Catching or killing are just means, not the end. If the means are regarded as the ends, then one will inevitably fall into the lower class and become a hunting tool that only knows how to catch and kill.


    Cao Pi turned out from behind the screen and saluted Cao Cao with his hands raised.


    Dingsheng, it is something that all children of the Han Dynasty must do on a daily basis, even the sons of the prime minister are no exception.


    Behind Cao Pi, he followed Cao Zhi, and behind Cao Zhi, he followed Cao Chong.


    It''s like a big radish, medium peanuts and small beans.


    When Cao Cao saw Xiao Cao Chong, he immediately narrowed his eyes and laughed.


    It is said that Lao Cao likes popularity, but this is actually not accurate. At least Lao Cao himself thinks that what he likes more is children, especially innocent children. As for popularity, most of the time you can buy one, get one free, and then pack another one. Wouldn’t it be fun?


    Of course, part of the reason is worries about childbirth. In the Han Dynasty, older wives with childbirth experience had a higher survival rate than women who became pregnant in their teens.


    Where is my son Huang Xu? ” Cao Cao held Xiao Cao Chong in his arms, then tilted his head and looked behind the screen. There was no one else there, and then asked, “Are you going to ride horses and shoot arrows again? 』


    Cao Pi responded yes.


    Cao Cao glanced at Cao Pi and nodded.


    "Sit down, everyone," Cao Cao said, "It''s just right. Do you all know about Kong Wenju?" What do you think? 』


    ??Cao Pi coughed slightly, as if clearing his throat, but also swallowing saliva, "What aspect do you want to ask, father?" 』


    You can say whatever comes to your mind, without being restricted to that aspect. ” Cao Cao waved his hand, “Tell me everything, I want to listen. 』


    ?Cao Pi glanced sideways at Cao Zhi. Cao Pi hasn''t thought about it yet.


    Obviously Cao Zhi''s intelligence value is higher than Cao Pi''s, and his reading speed is naturally faster. "Father, Kong Wenju...if you think of it as a child, he is not a traitor." 』


    ??Cao Cao said, "Then what do you think he is?" 』


    Just a corrupt scholar. ” Cao Zhi commented unceremoniously, “I don’t know the truth and I don’t know how to advance or retreat. 』


    Cao Cao burst out laughing, "Not bad, not bad!" 』


    ??Cao Pi watched from the side, feeling very dissatisfied.


    I thought of this too! Unexpectedly, he was a step too late and was overtaken by Cao Zhi.


    Before Cao Pi could give Cao Zhi a vicious look and let Cao Zhi take a closer look, he heard Cao Cao turning around and asking, "Pi''er, what do you think?" 』


    "Ah..." Cao Pi noticed the little look in Cao Zhi''s eyes watching the fun, and he was even more dissatisfied, "This... I feel that this Kong Wenju is stubborn and has a false reputation..."


    “Well, didn’t your brother say this? what else? ” Cao Cao raised his eyebrows, obviously dissatisfied.


    "Ah...this..." Cao Pi was a little anxious. Cao Pi is not the kind of quick-witted person, and his qualifications are somewhat average. So when Cao Zhi spoke out his thoughts first, he couldn''t think of anything new to say for a while. But given Cao Pi some time, he could figure it out, but when Cao Cao pressed the question like this, he became anxious and couldn''t figure it out even more.


    ??Cao Chong, who was sitting in Cao Cao''s arms, said with a smile: "It''s nothing more than dividing people and things. Things are done because of people, and people are judged by things... How good Kong Wenju is depends on what he has done..."


    Cao Cao suddenly laughed out loud, "Oh, my Qilin''er!" How smart! 』


    ??Cao Cao touched Cao Chong''s little head lovingly, then turned to Cao Pi with a stern face, "You, the eldest brother, are not as good as your younger brother!" Go back and study hard, don’t just play all day long! Go! 』


    ?Then Lao Cao turned to face Cao Chong and waved his hands with a smile, regardless of Cao Pi''s somewhat green face.


    ??Cao Chong responded sharply, and then gave Cao Cao a bite on the face, making Cao Cao laugh so happily that he couldn''t see his teeth.


    ??Cao Pi was full of dissatisfaction, but he didn''t dare to say anything. He just bowed his head and responded, then took the two furry children, one big and one small, back to the back hall.


    ?In traditional Chinese families, when most children are children, the older child takes the younger ones to play and rest. The older children spend more time with the younger ones, even more than their parents spend with them. As the eldest, Cao Pi is now responsible for taking care of these young children. However, he spent time and energy, but did not receive praise and understanding from Cao Cao. Instead, he received criticism...


    In fact, Cao Cao may not really mean to blame Cao Pi, but this is the Chinese custom. It is not just a casual saying that elder brothers are like fathers. Being an elder brother is to set a benchmark for the children below. Cao Cao''s strict requirements for Cao Pi, Of course it is.


    Cao Pi was scolded by Cao Cao and left the hall. After returning to the inner courtyard, he was not angry and asked Cao Zhi to take Cao Chong to play. He didn''t want to see these two annoying little kids. He went to his own small study. I sat down and flipped through the book for a while, but I couldn''t read it at all.


    Mrs. Bian came and brought Cao Pi a bowl of soup.


    『Did your father scold you again? 』


    ??Cao Pi sighed helplessly, lowered his head and drank the soup.


    ?Mrs. Bian frowned slightly.


    Mrs. Bian comes from a humble background, so she is naturally more sensitive to some things.


    It can even be said that she is prone to anxiety, but she must restrain this anxiety. Even in normal times, she must be vigilant at all times and not show any signs of it. Of course, in the Han Dynasty, this is not without purpose. Mother is valued by her son, and son is valued by her mother.


    When Cao Pi finished drinking the soup, Mrs. Bian asked the servant to put away the bowl and spoon, then sat on one side with a serious face, "Son, you have to be more attentive." 』


    ?Cao Pi was stunned for a moment, "Mother, why do you say that?" 』


    Mrs. Bian said: "You, why did your father specifically ask Kong Wenju?" Didn''t you think about it carefully? 』


    『What are you thinking about? ” Cao Pi asked subconsciously.


    Mrs. Bian sighed, "Kong Wenju is a descendant of Confucius, so he is the most respectful!" Do you know what the word "ritual" means? 』


    Seeing that Cao Pi still had a blank look in his eyes, Mrs. Bian shook her head gently and said, "I know you don''t like these roundabout ways, and you also like to go straight, but in this world, what kind of straight things are there... Let me give you an example. …』


    『Please give me some advice, mother. ”Cao Pi sat up straight, cupped his hands and said.


    Mrs. Bian nodded, and then said slowly: "In the past, Taifu Ma Rixi was envoy to Shandong, and when he arrived in Huainan, he was interested in Yuan Shu. Ran Shu insults him. So he took his knot and asked to go but refused to listen, because he wanted to force him to become the commander of the army. Rixi hated himself so much that he vomited blood and died. 』


    Since the funeral was over, the court decided to add some courtesy to the deceased. Kong Wenju dismissed everyone else''s opinions and went up to the table alone and said, "With the honor of the public above the sun, and the envoy of Bingmaojie, the order is directed. I would rather compile the Eastern Xia, and flatter the treacherous ministers. I am led by the official, and the seal is for use. He was the leader of the envoy, but he ignored the superiors and acted treacherously to serve the king. In the past, he served as an assistant to the Jin army and refused to give in. How could the ministers of the royal family accept threats and resign? The sun strings follow, going around for many years."


    "There is another saying, saying, "Han Lv has been dealing with criminals for three days, so everyone should know about it." In "Spring and Autumn", Lu Shusun got his ministers to die, and because of the crime of not carrying forward Xiang Zhong, he was demoted without writing. The people of Zheng attacked You Gong. Chaos, the coffin of the Kaiko family."


    The imperial court followed him without adding any courtesy. Mrs. Bian turned to look at Cao Pi, "So, what do you understand about this matter?" 』


    ??Cao Pi frowned and thought, and after a moment, he said tentatively: "The matter of the sun and the technique is completely unnecessary... In addition, the four words "Qu Mei and traitorous ministers" are a bit too much..."


    Mrs. Bian didn’t say it was right or wrong. She just continued to ask: “Then why did Kong Wenju say that?” 』


    ???Cao Pi continued to think, "Is it because Kong Wenju felt that as a gentleman, he should be unyielding and stick to his integrity even if a sword is thrown at him?" Like what he did before? 』


    Mrs. Bian sighed slightly.


    Cao Pi frowned even more, "Huh?" Is the child right? 』


    Not quite right. ” Mrs. Bian said, “My husband asked you to read more books. You really need to read more books... If you want to really look into it, you can’t just stay on the surface... Well, let me tell you this, if Mr. Ma doesn’t If there should be more courtesy, why can Jin Yuanxiu be hanged by hundreds of officials and pay homage to Ziwei Langzhong? 』


    At that time, the news of the death of Ma Rixi and Jin Shang was almost one after the other, and they were sent to the emperor at the same time. However, Ma Rixi''s memorial ceremony was firmly rejected by Kong Rong, and Jin Shang also died in Yuan Shu. In his hand, Kong Rong didn''t have any objections to "Hundred officials paid homage to him and his son was worshiped as a man"?


    Why?


    It is said that Ma Rixi, as an important minister of the imperial court, failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a minister, but what about Jin Shang? As the governor of Yanzhou, Jin Shang was driven away by Cao Cao, and then he did not dare to return to the court, so he voted for Yuan Shu. Then Yuan Shu wanted Jin Shang to endorse him and become a "Taiwei", but Jin Shang did not dare to accept it. In the end, Jin Shang tried to escape, but was harmed by Yuan Shu.


    Ma Rixi stayed with Yuan Shu for a while, and was ridiculed by Kong Rong for a while, saying that Yuan Shu''s rebellion and transgression did not happen overnight. Could it be that Ma Rixi had been with Yuan Shu for such a long time without showing anything? So what about Jin Shang, doesn''t he also live at Yuan Shu''s side? Even at first, he took the initiative to defect to Yuan Shu instead of returning to the court.


    Ma Rixi wanted to leave but refused to let him go. Jin Shang didn''t let him go, he went alone.


    Yuan Shu wanted Ma Rixi to work for him, but Ma Rixi refused. Then Yuan Shu snatched Ma Rixi''s staff and made Ma Rixi angry to death.


    ??The same goes for Jin Shang. Yuan Shu wanted Jin Shang to serve as Taiwei, but Jin Shang refused. Then Jin Shang wanted to escape, and Yuan Shu sent people to kill Jin Shang.


    So being angry to death doesn’t count as being loyal to the country?


    Does it count only if you are killed directly?


    Is this the standard?


    ??Isn''t this just like having to stab your throat first when you''re in labor, or waiting for a report after a heart attack?


    ?So if Ma Rixi on this side cannot be "gifted", what is the basis for Jin Shang on the other side to receive a generous burial?


    This is what Mrs. Bian asked.


    ??Cao Pi was stunned, he really didn''t think that much.


    ‘Do you think your father arrested Kong Wenju just because Kong Wenju said some stupid things? Mrs. Bian said softly, "And do you think the questions your father asked you were just casual questions?" 』


    ?Cao Pi was frightened and could not help but sweat on his head.


    Mrs. Bian took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the sweat from Cao Pi''s head, "Let me remind you one more thing... What happened in the fourth year of Xiping?" 』


    繹平石经? ” Cao Pi said immediately.


    "Then what? ” Mrs. Bian’s good temper continued to inspire.


    "This..." Cao Pi immediately got stuck again.


    Mrs. Bian couldn''t help but pat Cao Pi on the head, "Your father is absolutely right about you... Who in this world can tell everything at a glance?" You don’t like others to go around and talk about you, but everyone in the world doesn’t know how to talk about it? Xiping Stone Classic, this is just a thing, a surface. You have to look at the inner things and understand the interconnections..."


    『Emperor Xiaoling, why do you want to make the Xiping Stone Scripture? Didn’t you think that Emperor Xiaoling wanted to do it, so he did it? ” Mrs. Bian looked at Cao Pi and asked slightly dissatisfied.


    "Ah, this, of course this is not..." Cao Pi suddenly had an idea, "This is Emperor Xiaoling''s order to achieve a certain purpose..."


    That’s right! Mrs. Bian nodded and said, "Then what is the purpose?" 』


    Cao Pi was stuck again.


    "Oh, this brings us back to what happened before Emperor Xiaoling... Forget it, I''ll just say it directly. Only your parents can speak directly to you. Don''t think that everyone in the world is your parents..." Mrs. Bian sighed, "The purpose of Xiping Stone Scripture is to revise the scriptures." What kind of scripture is this? Whose? It is a scripture passed down by Confucius! 』


    “Then these scriptures handed down by Confucius need to be revised. Why is it that Kong Wenju is not among them? "Mrs. Bian said, "Look at who made the Xiping Stone Scripture? Can Cai Boxie, Lu Ziqian, Yang Boxian and others be as good as Kong Wenju? Why is there no Kong Wenju? Could it be that this twentieth generation grandson of Confucius is fake? Then what? Think about it again..."


    The Xiping Stone Classic was presided over by Cai Yong, but the proposal was jointly initiated by Yang Ci and Cai Yong. In addition to Yang Ci and Cai Yong, the initiators at the same time were Tang Xidian and Yilang, generals of the five senses. Zhang Xun, Han Shuo, the **** Li Xun, Taishi Ling Shan Yang, and Ma Rixi, who was the admonishment officer at that time...


    There is no Kong family.


    It took nearly ten years to revise the Xiping Stone Classic from the initiation of the proposal to the final revision of the seal-cut stone tablet. However, during such a long period of time, no one from the Kong family was seen participating in it.


    As a descendant of Confucius, even if they were not involved in such a big event, the Kong family, especially Kong Rong, should always stand up and express their thoughts and opinions, but they did not.


    “The Xiping Stone Classic is actually a scripture on the surface, but it is actually a dispute between the East and the West! Emperor Xiaoling was dissatisfied with the people of Shandong, so he quoted the scriptures of Shanxi and corrected them! ”Cao Pi suddenly realized and said, “That’s it! Kong''s Sutra, Mahalanobis'' Sutra! Therefore, when Kong Wenju slandered Taifu Ma, it was not just the so-called "criminal has been interrogated for three days", but also a dispute between the East and the West! What this scripture says is that deep resentment has accumulated! 』


    Ma Rixi inherited Ma Rong''s teachings when he was young and entered officialdom based on his talent and learning.


    So now do you understand why your father wanted to arrest Kong Wenju? ” Mrs. Bian asked again.


    “…” Cao Pi had a headache again, but in front of Mrs. Bian, the pressure was not as great as in front of Cao Cao, and his mind became more flexible. “Could it be... the Qinglong Temple lecture? 』


    "Um! ” Mrs. Bian smiled and nodded, “Yes, if you can think of this, it means you can do it...keep talking, talk...”


    "Qinglong Temple mainly focuses on Shanxi scriptures and Zheng''s and Ma''s scriptures, so it is currently intending to use Shandong''s scriptures to compete with it," Cao Pi said while thinking, "However, Kong Wenju and others do not want to do their best for the country, but instead pride themselves on themselves." For the most part, please wait for the price..."


    Mrs. Bian nodded, her eyes still sharp, "That''s right. Anything else? These are all things that are public and can be spoken directly to outsiders, so...is there anything else? Are there any private matters that are inconvenient to be disclosed to outsiders? 』


    『Personal…』Cao Pi hummed and couldn''t continue.


    ??What other personal matters are involved?


    Cao Pi couldn''t help but look at the mud on the side...


    (End of this chapter)